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Caugh Family History

Caugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haugh, Waugh, Gaugh, Baugh, Vaugh, Paugh, Hugh, Cobaugh, Cage, Couch

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Where is the Caugh family from?

You can see how Caugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Caugh family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caugh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Caugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caugh. 100% of Caugh men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Caugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caugh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Caugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Caugh. For the veterans among your Caugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Caugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Caugh in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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